183 Cals 17.5 Protein 11.5 Carbs 8 Fats
COOK TIME:
10 mins
TOTAL TIME:
20 mins
YIELD:4 SERVINGS
COURSE:Dinner, Lunch, Salad
CUISINE:American
Chicken marinaded with lemon, garlic and oregano, then grilled to perfection and served over a colorful spinach salad. Topped with a white balsamic vinaigrette, does it get better than that?
INGREDIENTS
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 3 oz each
7 oz bag baby spinach
few thin slices of red onion
1/2 sweet red bell pepper, sliced into strips
1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes sliced in half
1 carrot, sliced into ribbons
For the Marinade:
2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp garlic, crushed
kosher salt to taste
fresh ground black pepper to taste
For the White Balsamic Vinaigrette:
1/4 cup basil leaves
3 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp chopped shallots
1 tbsp water
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine the marinade ingredients – lemon juice, oregano, garlic puree, salt and black pepper and pour over chicken, let it marinade in the refrigerator a minimum of two hours, but preferably 4-6 hours or longer.
Place all the vinaigrette ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Set aside.
Preheat an indoor or outdoor grill to medium-high, make sure your grates are clean and lightly oiled to prevent sticking.
When the grill is hot, lay the chicken on the grill.
Cook the chicken until well browned on both sides and firm, but not hard to the touch.
Transfer to a plate when done.
Divide spinach, onions, carrots, tomatoes and peppers on 4 plates.
Top with the chicken and drizzle with balsamic dressing over each.
Serving: 1/4th, Calories: 183kcal, Carbohydrates: 11.5g, Protein: 17.5g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 37mg, Sodium: 101.5mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 1.5gBlue Smart Points:3Green Smart Points:4Purple Smart Points:3Points +:5